The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-12-25
Holiday Fashion Notes.

Clustered and uniform stripes are equally In favor.
Russian styles are in favor. and there Is . rage for furA
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Fashionable favor is about equally divided between
long and short wraps.
Imitation furs in tho form Of seal Astrakhan and other
pluShes arc much worn.
Wings and quilts are the fsvorite trimming for seal
hata caps and turbans-
Al :hort yssp, whsther Of seal or eloatins stuhs
The circular. fur lined or waddsd. II only used nova
days a. an extra carriage wrap.
pretty painted c.lend der for the New Year Is . very
acceptable New Years present
disputes favor with poau dc sole,
form ssT .a xs,s: s,f = t IKE New Jew f Fears cards should take a
Striped fabrics arc In the ASCENDANT, and vivid colors
on neutral grounds the preferred form
proper materials for the useful tea gown or matinee.
Belts, pockets bands, collars. cuffs of seal and other
furs are seen on rich psau de sole aud other six dresses.
,o nr iI sia hl:a c eaS III %s q. TIM s s:if 81 i sss q S,. %q .hs " "a
bodice and dog.
down. not upward.
Most. dinner dresses for American women are made
but high In tho back.
Black lace dresses bid fair 70 never 60 entirely out of
from season to season.
There is q fad for bags Of all sorts Shoe bags stock.
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The newest seal turbans have high, slender, taperinR
crownS nat on top. Tho upturned brim or border IL
frequently Of sable, otter, brown beaver, caracal, or
some Other tne fur.
AL evening toilets Of high ceremony, whether for din
ner. reception, or ball wear, are trained. unless tho lady
Intends 10 dance at the ball, when she must II correctly
dressed. wear . short dancing trock.
D. an:5I , s:n1 Ss. S q , .S na::, d .sss tSs r. P.a l:, q E. or d .sls :
they make q whole room fragrant.
It'll an English fad TO wear black monkey collarettss
and cRpes with black lace frocks TO evening entertain
ments. where the cape or coliarette san DO laid aside or
resumed At pleasure during the evening.
Until the 9Th of January. which is celebrated In the
Epiphany. and the day whom the wise men of the East
offered their gifts to the infant Christ, It will DO good
form and good taste 70 send Christmas gifts and boxes
Velvet evening gowns in shades Of pink. blue. terra cot
IA, Nile green. and mauve are In high favor on the other
o small quantity of nne real lace, and real jewels.
costume q seal 4 consist. o. .si!rt Very lightly
ioopsd, . bodice of silk and over Jacket Of seal, coat
sleeves, and rolling collar. q bonnet mum. boa, and
fancy reticule, all or seal
Some Of the daintiest objects offered as holiday gifts
are those pretty articles made OF chamois decorated
with painted metal flowers, Jewel bags. button bags.
tobacco pouches, eyeHlass cleaners, penwiperg, specta-
bOsrdS brackets, and corner shelves.
Some Of the abandonment street costumes have skirts
this IA only a dark band OF the seal or plush ouI TO ex.
tend up the side In panels. Then the jacket OF seal worn
over the seaiirimmed corsage makes the dress look as
II almost made OF that fur. A seal hat or bonnet mum
and boa, or stole, IL the correct wear with such . toilet